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Southern Secrets - Small Group Tour

8 days
Start and end in Christchurch
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 18
Ages 18-49
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Start point
    12 Hereford Street, Christchurch-Linwood, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand (Hotel Give, 18:30)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drinks at local bar with tour group and Driver Guide
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Kaikoura

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tawanui Farm - explore working sheep and beef farm, see sheep dogs working, hand feed and meet animals, learn about farming systems and environmental practices

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching in Kaikoura (optional paid activity)
    • Swimming with dolphins in Kaikoura (optional paid activity)
    • Seafood dinner sampling Kaikoura's renowned catch
    Landmarks
    Tawanui Farm
    Kaikoura
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  3. Day 3

    Kaikoura to Abel Tasman National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wine and gin tasting in Marlborough region

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking the Abel Tasman Coastal track
    • Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
    • Sailing in Abel Tasman National Park
    • Water taxi tour into Abel Tasman National Park
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Region
    Abel Tasman National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Abel Tasman National Park

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    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking the Coastal track
    • Kayaking
    • Sailing
    • Water taxi tour into Abel Tasman National Park
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
  5. Day 5

    Abel Tasman National Park to Hanmer Springs

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Nelson Lakes

    Optional Activities

    • Heritage Forest trail hike with lookout point
    • Waiau Gorge exploration
    • Walking trails in Hanmer Springs area
    Landmarks
    Nelson Lakes
    Heritage Forest
    Waiau Gorge
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  6. Day 6

    Hanmer Springs

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    Included Activities

    • Entry to Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa - access to 22 outdoor thermal pools, four hydroslides, and Conical Thrill aquatic ride

    Optional Activities

    • Forest hiking
    • Mountain biking
    • Horse trekking
    • Bungy jumping
    • Jet boating
    • Skiing (winter season)
    Landmarks
    Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa
  7. Day 7

    Hanmer Springs to Christchurch

    End point
    12 Hereford Street, Christchurch-Linwood, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand (Hotel Give, 17:00)
    Meals
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    Included Activities

    • Visit Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park - viewing artworks in North Canterbury landscape overlooking Waipara River Valley
    Landmarks
    Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park

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    March 25th, 2026
    amazing it was! cool acitivities, good advices what to do/where to go and of course, many amazing people to meet! :)
    Traveled in February 2026

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